Video 001 - Intro

[tea_lover64]

[The screen flickers on to reveal the face of a friendly old man. He seems to be relatively calm about everything all things considered. He had informed himself as best as possible by asking questions of the greeter, but it seemed to him that asking a wider audience would be beneficial. Strangers were generally such interesting people to meet. He

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[todomarishi]

[Huh. A nice old man for a change. Terra bows his head slightly after turning on the video.]

... Welcome to Siren's Port, Iroh. There's several different tea shops in the city. I'm sure with your experience, any one of them would be happy to hire you.

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[tea_lover64]

[He smiles and returns the bow]

Ah, I thank you for your kind words, they are most appreciated. Might I ask for your name, sir?

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[todomarishi]

It's no problem. I know it can be a little rough... Getting settled in here and everything. Oh, and I'm Terra.

[tea_lover64]

You seem a thoughtful young man, Terra. It is a pleasure to meet you. [And he is totally sincere about that]

Would you happen to know where I would find the largest collection of tea shops? It is easier to catch a fish in a full pond then one that is almost empty after all.

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[vw_coyote]

Iroh? Are you related to young woman named Azula?

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[tea_lover64]

[He pauses and ponders for a moment, he thought Azula was in the Fire Nation holding cell. If she had arrived here, it is likely she would have attempted to seize power]

Yes, I am her uncle. How did you happen to know my niece?

[Polite and to the point, he needed to know where she stood here in order to assess what to do]

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[vw_coyote]

[Mercy leans back in her chair. Medea climbs up and curls around her shoulders.]

She was here for a while. I... tried to take care of her. She left a few months ago.

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[tea_lover64]

[He nods his head, this was a strange realm for certain, he smiles a little at the creature curling around her shoulders]

I appreciate the effort you took in taking care of one of my family, thank you very much. [He bows low to her. Azula was crazy, but she would likely be lost in such a place, it was nice that some strangers cared for her. He then straightens himself back up]

You'll have to excuse an old man's curiousity, but how long was she here for, and how well did you get to know her?

[cowboy_newsie]

Er-- I'd tell you all that, cept I dunno if you already got information or whatever. But there's loads o' places to work-- just depends on what you're good at.

[tea_lover64]

[He listens and ponders for a moment, and strokes his beard]

Well, I am quite good at eating as you may have guessed. [Said with a grin and a bit of a laugh]

Well, I have always enjoyed serving people. A tea shop would be best, I have owned my own tea shop which was quite prosperous and fufilling, but there is no shame in starting as a server.

[cowboy_newsie]

[He grins.]

Well, let's see. I work at the Uzushio Ryokan, that's always hirin'. You basically serve tea and towels and whatever else the people want. Once you get some money round here, though, you could open your own place.

[tea_lover64]

The Uzushio Ryokan. [He repeats it to make sure he gets it, he smiles at the man] That is most helpful, thank you. [Inclines his head]

Yes, it is shame to be taken away from the place I already had made... however it is always exciting to start fresh! [You can see the excitement in his eyes]

[He pauses and strokes his beard for a moment]

Though I may change the name, the one I chose seems to have bad luck.

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[herausgesucht]

[What a nice old man. His good cheer makes Nina smile.]

Welcome to Siren's Port, Mr. Iroh. You owned your own business back at your home? You must meet really interesting people!

[tea_lover64]

[He smiles when he sees that it is a pretty young woman]

Thank you, my dear. I appreciate the warm welcome, it is always nice to see a beautiful woman. [He does a little eyebrow raise and then laughs]

Yes! I owned a tea shop known as the Jasmine Dragon, it was my pride and joy in my late life. I have met many interesting people in my shop, though I always find the most interesting people are to be found when you are travelling.

[herausgesucht]

That's really sweet of you to say. [It's a good thing you don't look creepy, Iroh.]

That's one good thing about being brought here, then-if you think about it, all of the newcomers are traveling, in a way.

[tea_lover64]

Yes, you will find old man are all shameless flatterers. [He chuckles]

[Smiles at her statement]

What a delightful observation, you have a poets soul.

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[pullsheavendown]

I don't know much about tea, but I own a coffee shop in Sector 3.

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[tea_lover64]

[He seems a bit puzzled by the statement]

Ah, I recommend you spend some time learning about tea young man, it is one of the great gifts of life!

[Pause, and makes a little bit of a face]

What exactly is coffee?

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[pullsheavendown]

[Well, people mention coffee and tea together a lot...it made sense to him.]

It's leaves and water, right?

Oh-coffee's made from ground coffee beans brewed in hot water. But there's tons of different blends, and ways you can make it. [Considerably more enthusiasm.]

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[tea_lover64]

Hmmm I suppose that is the basic of it.

[Strokes his beard thoughtfully]

Interesting, ground beans in hot water. [Perhaps it tasted like tea?]

Might I have the pleasure of your name, sir?